100 Best Synonyms for “Negative”

No.	Item	Definition
1.	adverse	Harmful or unfavorable.
2.	antagonistic	Showing opposition or hostility.
3.	anti	Opposed to something.
4.	atrocious	Extremely bad or cruel.
5.	awful	Very bad or unpleasant.
6.	bad	Not good or favorable.
7.	baseless	Without evidence or foundation.
8.	below zero	Less than zero.
9.	blameworthy	Deserving blame.
10.	bleak	Without hope or encouragement.
11.	censorious	Harshly critical of others.
12.	condemnatory	Expressing strong disapproval.
13.	conflicting	In opposition or disagreement.
14.	contradictory	Opposing or denying another statement.
15.	contrary	Opposed or opposite.
16.	corrupt	Dishonest or morally bad.
17.	counterproductive	Having the opposite desired effect.
18.	critical	Expressing disapproval or judgment.
19.	damaging	Causing harm or loss.
20.	defeatist	Expecting failure too readily.
21.	deleterious	Harmful, especially subtly.
22.	demoralizing	Undermining confidence or morale.
23.	deplorable	Shockingly bad or unacceptable.
24.	depressing	Causing sadness or low spirits.
25.	destructive	Causing serious damage.
26.	detrimental	Causing harm or damage.
27.	dire	Extremely serious or bad.
28.	disadvantageous	Creating a disadvantage.
29.	discouraging	Reducing confidence or hope.
30.	disheartening	Causing loss of hope.
31.	dismal	Depressing or poor.
32.	downbeat	Pessimistic or gloomy.
33.	dreadful	Extremely bad or unpleasant.
34.	dreary	Dull, bleak, or depressing.
35.	evil	Morally bad or harmful.
36.	fatalistic	Believing bad outcomes are inevitable.
37.	faulty	Not working or correct.
38.	flawed	Having defects or weaknesses.
39.	ghastly	Shockingly bad or unpleasant.
40.	gloomy	Dark, sad, or pessimistic.
41.	grim	Harsh, serious, or depressing.
42.	groundless	Without a valid reason.
43.	harmful	Causing injury or damage.
44.	hazardous	Dangerous or risky.
45.	hopeless	Offering no hope.
46.	horrible	Very unpleasant or bad.
47.	hostile	Unfriendly or antagonistic.
48.	ill	Bad or unfavorable.
49.	immoral	Not morally right.
50.	improper	Not suitable or correct.
51.	inadequate	Not good or sufficient enough.
52.	inappropriate	Not suitable for the situation.
53.	inauspicious	Not promising good results.
54.	inferior	Lower in quality.
55.	injurious	Harmful or damaging.
56.	lamentable	Very regrettable or unfortunate.
57.	minus	Less than zero.
58.	nasty	Very unpleasant or mean.
59.	nay	A formal no vote.
60.	negatory	Expressing denial or refusal.
61.	no	Expressing refusal or denial.
62.	noxious	Harmful or poisonous.
63.	objectionable	Likely to cause disapproval.
64.	offensive	Causing anger or hurt.
65.	ominous	Suggesting future trouble.
66.	opposed	Against something.
67.	opposing	Acting against something.
68.	pejorative	Expressing contempt or disapproval.
69.	perilous	Very dangerous.
70.	pernicious	Very harmful, especially gradually.
71.	pessimistic	Expecting bad outcomes.
72.	poisonous	Toxic or harmful.
73.	poor	Below acceptable quality or standard.
74.	precarious	Dangerously uncertain or unstable.
75.	questionable	Doubtful or suspicious.
76.	regrettable	Deserving regret or disappointment.
77.	reprehensible	Deserving blame or criticism.
78.	resistant	Opposing or not accepting.
79.	risky	Involving possible harm or loss.
80.	ruinous	Causing destruction or financial loss.
81.	scandalous	Shockingly improper or offensive.
82.	shameful	Deserving shame or disgrace.
83.	substandard	Below required quality.
84.	subzero	Below zero.
85.	suspect	Doubtful or suspicious.
86.	terrible	Very bad or unpleasant.
87.	toxic	Harmful or poisonous.
88.	unaffirmative	Not expressing agreement or approval.
89.	undesirable	Not wanted or approved.
90.	unfavorable	Not helpful or approving.
91.	unfortunate	Regrettable or unlucky.
92.	unfriendly	Not kind or welcoming.
93.	unhappy	Not pleasant or satisfactory.
94.	unhelpful	Not useful or supportive.
95.	unpleasant	Not enjoyable or agreeable.
96.	unwanted	Not desired or needed.
97.	unwelcome	Not wanted or gladly received.
98.	vicious	Cruel, violent, or bad.
99.	wicked	Morally bad or evil.
100.	wrong	Not right or acceptable.